All articles by Christopher Marchant
Christopher Marchant
Wide range of executive hires at Leasys
International mobility services and long-term leasing company Leasys has hired a chief executive officer, and a leader of the Leasys UK division.
Advantage results: Net receivables up by 15%
Advantage, the non-prime car finance arm of S&U Financial, has recorded a fall in acceptance levels, from 31% in the first half of 2017 down to 25% in the first half of 2018.
ALD results: 10% increase in fleet numbers
The fleet and leasing division of SocGen, ALD Automotive, has released half year results showing a 10.1% increase year-on-year. ALD results showed that there are now 1.59 million vehicles managed worldwide at end June 2018.
Competition watchdog to investigate Experian merger ‘in-depth’
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to investigate the Experian merger with ClearScore, which would bring together the two largest credit checking firms in the UK.
Cap hpi to launch WLTP data software
Automotive technology company Cap hpi is launching a Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) solution for users of its new vehicle data.
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Alphabet extends operations to Serbia
Business mobility provider and fleet leasing subsidiary of BMW, Alphabet has furthered its presence in the European market through the confirmation of a partner in Serbia. Alphabet now has presence in 22 countries across the world.
Santander to become finance provider for Yamaha Motor UK
Santander Consumer Finance (SCF) has been selected by Yamaha Motor UK as its exclusive finance provider from January 2019, taking over from Black Horse.
Vertu Motors acquires dealerships in Thames Valley region
Vertu Motors has acquired the Mercedes-Benz businesses of Hughes Group Holdings in the Thames Valley region, adding six sales outlets to its operations.
Broker V4B enters daily hire market
The V4B Group has introduced daily hire company Absolute Car and Van Hire (ACV), in response to demand for short-term hire from vehicle leasing customers.
Hyundai launches Amazon digital showroom in US
Amazon vehicles are to host Hyundai vehicles in a digital showroom as part of the OEMs ‘Shopper Assurance’ scheme.